Nikon D40 and D60 w/ 2 VR lens...same price. So what to do?
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D40 has a faster flash sync speed (1/500) than the D60 (1/200). Fast flash sync speed is essential if you are taking fast action (think car race) pictures with the flash. Besides that D60 has better features - Active D-Lighting, Dust control mechanism and more megapixels. 6 MP is plenty for most of us, but the dust reduction mechanism on D60 might be useful if you are constantly changing lenses (like you will be doing). Active D-lighting might be useful in some circumstances as well. To me the biggest difference is the included VR kit lens in D60. Although some will question the usefulness of VR at such a short focal length, I think it makes a difference. D40 comes with a non-VR kit lens and is NOT sold as body-only in the USA. If you say the D40 kit comes with a 18-55 VR lens, then you are either looking at a gray market or a refurbished camera. Given D90, a mid level camera with excellent reviews, also has the same flash sync speed as D60, I'd get a D60 over a D40 if the price difference isn't much. Hope this helps.
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your AF 70-300 will not auto focus on the d60. look for lenses that have "AF-S". and while the 55-200mm VR is a good lense, your best bet would be to buy the AF-S 70-300 VR. its an incredible lense for the price.Also your older lenses will work on the D60, though you will have to focus manually.
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Are you comparing it to the lens without VR. I work for Nikon and the price was actually the same price I get with my employee discount and it didn't include the extra filters. I used the lens on my d3100 to get some incredible shots of the lunar eclipse
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Yes, BUT the D60 doesn't support screwdriver type focus lenses like this one, so you would always have to manually focus it. If you want autofocus you will need to buy ONLY lenses that have integrated motorized focusing servos. Cameras like the D90, D300, & D7000 can use both type lenses but your D60 requires lenses with built in autofocus servos (if you want it to autofocus).
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Holly,I don't know specifically how that lens would work on the D600. I haven't used any old lenses on my D600 yet. But I have used some old lenses I had for my Nikon FE on my D90 and they would work, BUT they can only be used in completely manual mode (manually set your shutter speed, F-Stop and Focus), so you have to calculate your exposure the old fashioned way based on lighting conditions, ISO setting, etc to figure out the what's the correct Shutter/F-Stop combo to use. Since the D600, D90 and the FE all use the F mount, the older lenses should mount on the D600 and work as they did on my D90. Holly,I don't know specifically how that lens would work on the D600. I haven't used any old lenses on my D600 yet. But I have used some old lenses I had for my Nikon FE on my D90 and they would work, BUT they can only be used in completely manual mode (manually set your shutter speed, F-Stop and Focus), so you have to calculate your exposure the old fashioned way based on lighting conditions, ISO setting, etc to figure out the what's the correct Shutter/F-Stop combo to use. Since the D600, D90 and the FE all use the F mount, the older lenses should mount on the D600 and work as they... » Read More Holly,I don't know specifically how that lens would work on the D600. I haven't used any old lenses on my D600 yet. But I have used some old lenses I had for my Nikon FE on my D90 and they would work, BUT they can only be used in completely manual mode (manually set your shutter speed, F-Stop and Focus), so you have to calculate your exposure the old fashioned way based on lighting conditions, ISO setting, etc to figure out the what's the correct Shutter/F-Stop combo to use. Since the D600, D90 and the FE all use the F mount, the older lenses should mount on the D600 and work as they did on my D90. « Show Less
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This lens is not compatible with the D600. If forced, it could cause serious damage to your camera.Hope this helps. Thank you for shopping our store. We appreicate your business.
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I purchased the Nikon Brand VR 18-55mm DX f: 3.5-5.6 AF-S lens, used, last year for my Nikon D-90, and it is a happy combination. I am very pleased with the usefulness of the 18-55mm, expecially for the low price, I paid in the range of $125. It is actually on the camera at this moment. I am pleased that all of my "old" Nikon lens work with the D-90, although they, of course, lack vibration reduction. I have an Epson Stylus Photo 1400 printer capable of 13x19 prints and this lens is just fine in resolution for my use. OH!!! the lower priced Nikon d-40 does not operate in automatic mode with the older lens, so be watchful as your question implies, not all Nikons have the same capabilities. I purchased the Nikon Brand VR 18-55mm DX f: 3.5-5.6 AF-S lens, used, last year for my Nikon D-90, and it is a happy combination. I am very pleased with the usefulness of the 18-55mm, expecially for the low price, I paid in the range of $125. It is actually on the camera at this moment. I am pleased that all of my "old" Nikon lens work with the D-90, although they, of course, lack vibration reduction. I have an Epson Stylus Photo 1400 printer capable of 13x19 prints and this lens is just fine in resolution for my use. OH!!! the lower priced Nikon d-40 does not operate in automatic... » Read More I purchased the Nikon Brand VR 18-55mm DX f: 3.5-5.6 AF-S lens, used, last year for my Nikon D-90, and it is a happy combination. I am very pleased with the usefulness of the 18-55mm, expecially for the low price, I paid in the range of $125. It is actually on the camera at this moment. I am pleased that all of my "old" Nikon lens work with the D-90, although they, of course, lack vibration reduction. I have an Epson Stylus Photo 1400 printer capable of 13x19 prints and this lens is just fine in resolution for my use. OH!!! the lower priced Nikon d-40 does not operate in automatic mode with the older lens, so be watchful as your question implies, not all Nikons have the same capabilities. « Show Less
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I am using the lens on a D600 without any issues. I can't imagine that a lens compatible with the D600 would not be compatible with a D3. What are you experiencing?
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Both lenses that came with my D3200 had VR. I suspect that Amazon may get this D3200 from several suppliers and you should check this before buying. One package I looked at had a 55-300 lens that did not have VR which is why I bought the package that I did.
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I have a D60, which is a much older camera, and it works good. In fact it is the lens I most use.
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Bill, there are a few variables... Do you plan to go to a FX sensor in the future (D700, D3)? Do you plan on hand-holding or will you be using a mono/tripod? Are you someone that must have the latest and greatest things? Personally I'm going for the VR II, I shoot a D90 now but want to have room to move to a FX camera without worrying about vignetting and edge sharpness. Plus after looking at some of the review pictures that people have posted, especially the side by side shots, I think the VR II is worth the extra $500
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Hello, i will be glad to help you, Firstly i am not sure exactly if the D60 you are talking about is a canon camera. it sound to me you mean a Nikon D60. if that is what you have, i will say, i am pretty sure the mounts on the lens and cameras are not compatiable between the two companies (Canon and Nikon). so i will say no.
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I think VR will be worth the extra money. You will be able to take without flash in lower light as compared to without VR. Though D40 is awesome, most people recommend D60 over it mainly because of the VR in the bundled lens.
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i'm not sure about the D60 but i can tell you that it worked with my D80 without any trouble. Best of luck.
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Yes it is compatible with the D600. It is a terrific lens. This lens is quick; has very good build. Much cheaper in cost to a similar Nikon lens.
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nothing even close to the nikon 80-400 vr. I wouldn't buy it but consider the sigma 150-500VC instead used for around 1000.00
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For sport i use My D600 along with My Nikkor 70 200mm F2.8 VR2, I used the Nikon one 10 100 mm VR2 on the V1 before I sell it, and get the J1, however i found it too big for both cameras, thus far better than the kit lens, what i like about it, is that: its zooms internally, its silent, and the Af work nicely with the power zoom, i recon it will perform better on the V2 or the V3 when it is released and this is why I did not sell it yet. i am sorry i couldn't give you a more precise answer...